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2015 Finishes

These are what were finished during 2015.

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Thursday, January 6, 2011

Bordering Decisions

Thank you for all you lovely comments .... my basket quilt has certainly sparked a bit of interest.

A number of you have asked about the pattern. It was designed using EQ6 software program. I was inspired to make my version after seeing all the gorgeous basket quilts out in blogland and I just had to have one too.

While I'm in the process of sewing the basket blocks together, the time has come to think about borders. After playing around in EQ6, here are a few versions that I could go with.

I like those nine patches but #4 is also nice and a bit calmer. Many years ago I made a snowball quilt and was half way through piecing a ninepatch border when I spotted a floral stripe print in a shop that was just the right colors and width. I was always glad I abandoned the former idea for the latter.

I was attracted to #1 firstly but having looked at the other options I prefer #4 - #1 seems to become somewhat over powering with all the nine patch blocks#2 just doesn't gel quite rightand #3 is too plain

I'm working on a similar project based on a basket quilt in a Blackbird Designs book. I love #3 (similar to something I was thinking about for mine) because I think the 9-patches are an excellent choice for the outer blocks. I like #1 for the same reason, #3 is just a little calmer. Both are lovely...actually all 4 are lovely. How nice to see it visually before you drive on to the finish in real life! I'm glad it's you making the decision instead of me!

I have been appliquing basket blocks for at least a year now and the plan is to use nine patches as the border too! my favorite block!now seeing your choices I love no. 2will be fun to see which one you chose.Kathie

I love your basket quilt. It looks like a major undertaking! I wish you joy while you are making it. I really liked the design with the vine in the border. I am like Teresa; I think the nine patches overwhelmed the cute little baskets. Maybe if the baskets were bigger, the nine patches wouldn't be so dominating. Love the quilt!Myra